LCIL is a person-led organisation providing a range of services that enable Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice.
The Chief Executive is responsible for leading and developing LCiL. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with the Board, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders to develop and implement a strategy for the organisation, ensuring LCiL employees are developed and supported in delivering their workplans, and to establish and maintain excellent collaborative relationships with all stakeholders to enable the delivery of the strategic aims, mission and vision of the organisation.
Key Accountabilities
• Lead and develop the organisation in line with its Person-led roots.
• Provide inspirational leadership, direction and support to enable the development and delivery of an impactful and relevant strategy/strategic framework, working closely with the Board, staff and other stakeholders.
• Create a positive and trusting culture within the organisation to enable staff to self-empower, take initiatives and become positive agent of excellence on behalf of the organisation.
• Provide leadership and good governance to ensure LCiL’s financial resources are managed effectively, promoting a culture of financial transparency, identifying risks and taking appropriate action so that LCiL remains in good financial health, updating the Board on a regular basis.
• Work with the Board and employees to generate momentum and engagement in shaping LCiL as a one-stop-shop organisation.
• Ensure the Board is supported in meeting its legal governance responsibilities by managing the organisation well in line with role accountabilities, ensuring reporting meets governance requirements, relationships are positive and it has the overview of matching funding and resources to deliver LCiL strategic aims.
• Seek out, develop and nurture beneficial partnerships with supporters and funders so that there are opportunities to raise sufficient funds and ensure organisational sustainability.
• Represent LCiL and engage with national and local policy decision making process, in line with the roots of the organisation and the Independent Living Movement.
Firsthand Lothian, established in 1992, is now seeking a new part time ( 21hours) CEO to take the organisation forward as the current post holder plans for retirement after 13 years in post.
The CEO will provide strong leadership and direction to enable Firsthand Lothian to achieve its strategic aims and objectives. The CEO will be responsible managing a small team, financial planning and management, reporting to funders, and ensuring that feedback from service users informs future service development. Working with a fundraiser ( to be appointed) they will be responsible for developing services to meet family needs withing funding availability.
For more details about what we do please visit our website firsthand-lothian.org.uk
Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work managers and leaders. We exist to promote and support the development of the social work profession, and to inform, influence and improve public policy and social services.
We are delighted to be recruiting to a new Secure Care Policy and Practice Advisor post. With funding provided by Scottish Government, this post is designed to play a core role in supporting local authority social work services to access appropriate options for children and young people requiring intensive support, care and protection. As part of this exciting opportunity, the post holder will also contribute to accelerating implementation of the ‘reimagining secure care’ programme, transforming how we care for those needing intensive support and protection by shifting the balance of provision towards intensive, community-based, multi-disciplinary care.
We are looking for an individual who can work independently yet as an integral part of a cross-agency team, bringing social work values and principles and a collaborative approach to work with partners, identifying issues, and articulating workable solutions.
You will be part of our SWS policy and practice team, reporting to our Children and Families Policy and Practice Lead. With direct links to our Chief Social Work Officer Group, Children and Families Standing Committee, and as a key member of a national team of individuals with responsibility for secure care, the post holder can make a unique and invaluable contribution to how we support children who require intensive support, care and protection now and in the future.
Relationship across secure providers, national and local government, NHS and the voluntary sector are central to the role, and we are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, able to work across disciplines and agencies. Knowledge and experience of the secure sector, an understanding of the pressures currently facing the sector and a focussed, dynamic and forward-thinking approach to responding to those pressures are attributes we are seeking, as is a clear commitment to upholding children’s rights and interests
Applicants should have experience of policy development and implementation. The post holder will work as part of a wider team at national and local level and contribute to government policy development as well as provide policy and practice guidance are essential.
At the core of Social Work Scotland is a commitment to assisting the profession be the best it can be for the individuals, families and communities who need social work or social care support; the Secure Care Policy and Practice Advisor role assists us to deliver on that commitment.
The post holder should be a qualified social worker with experience in children and families work, and/or an individual with experience in the management of secure care, residential care, or other intensive monitoring and support services for children and young people.
Benefits:
We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years.
A bit about the role
We’re excited to announce our new Scottish Government funded programme, set to launch in April 2025. This initiative aims to deliver inclusive voluntary throughcare services across the country for individuals serving short-term sentences or transitioning post-remand, encompassing men, women, and young people.
The programme's core lies in a collaborative and relationship-based partnership model, ensuring a holistic approach to support individuals in achieving positive outcomes for themselves and their communities. By focusing on improving reintegration and overall well-being, the initiative ultimately seeks to enhance lives and reduce re-offending rates.
Operated through a Pod model, the service will bring together staff from various partner organisations to cater to specific geographical regions. Each Pod will be overseen by a manager from one of the partner organisations, fostering a cohesive approach to service provision. Additionally, formal line management will be under the purview of an Action for Children manager, ensuring structured support and guidance.
We’re looking for a Community Worker in what will be a dynamic role, making a real meaningful difference in the lives of many. We’ll be requiring flexibility and dedication beyond standard business hours. The commitment to working during evenings and weekends highlights the programme's dedication to meeting the diverse needs of young people and fostering a supportive environment for all involved.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
Some key responsibilities of a Community Worker role are;
Let's talk about you
Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service to all survivors aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian who have experienced recent and / or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.
We are looking for a skilled and experienced advocacy and support worker to join our Advocacy service. The service provides trauma-informed support and advocacy to survivors who are engaged, or considering engaging, with the criminal justice system following an experience of sexual violence.
Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within our organisation
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference?
We have a range of Support Practitioners opportunities available across East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, South, North and East Ayrshire.
At Partners for Inclusion, we do things differently. We are a unique care provider that supports individuals to live the best life they can, with a team that is dedicated to them.
Why work with us?
Our People are the heart and soul of everything we do. We make decisions with people, not for them – always focusing on what matters most to each individual person we support.
Everyone plays their part in helping us to deliver high-quality care and support, enabling everyone to live life the way they choose.
You’ll be part of a self-organised team that truly values collaboration, creativity and compassion.
Benefits of working with Partners for Inclusion include:
About Us
School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is a registered charity in the UK that supports young people from economically disadvantaged areas who are struggling to thrive in mainstream secondary education. There are two typical profiles of SOHK participants: Those who present as disruptive in school and those who are socially withdrawn, because of ‘Social, Emotional Learning’ (SEL) needs. By fostering an environment of genuine acceptance - and through the use of rugby related activity, personal development group sessions and specialist one-to-one support - we help our young people to thrive in school and find meaning and purpose to life.
Overview
SOHK has recently launched an ambitious new strategy to accelerate the charity’s growth and maximise impact over the next five years. We aspire to reach and support more young people at a pivotal stage in their adolescence, empowering them to unlock their potential.
To achieve this, we need to broaden our audience, inspire more supporters to become donors, and enhance how we communicate with our existing stakeholders; from course participants and educators to prospective corporate partners, fundraisers, and donors. Our marketing and communications assistant plays a vital role in that.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone creative, organised, and purpose-driven to join our Fundraising & Communications team. You’ll play a key role in boosting brand engagement and awareness, supporting fundraising activities, and producing compelling content across a range of channels.
With strong support for learning and development, this role is perfect for someone looking to build a career in communications, marketing, and fundraising while making a meaningful impact within a supportive and passionate team.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Digital Presence
Brand Awareness & Campaigns
Fundraising & Supporter Engagement
Data Management & Research
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
Person Specification
Terms of Appointment
Do you want to join an organisation that has been named recently as a Top 100 company to work with by The Sunday Times?
“I lost my kids a few times they went to foster care and I would have gone to a place like this if I had the chance. This is badly needed. I hid my drug use and people only found out about it when I had my baby and she was in withdrawal. I loved my daughter and would have welcomed something like this.”
A mother who has been supported by Aberlour
About Aberlour’s Mother and Child Recovery House
Aberlour is proud to be working with the Scottish Government for our dedicated Mother and Child Residential Recovery House based in Falkirk. Our service is designed to enable children of women with problematic substance use to stay with mothers during their recovery. Aberlour’s approach to rehabilitation aims to deliver positive outcomes for women and their children.
We are supporting families using the Parents Under Pressure (PuP) program which combines psychological principles relating to parenting, child behaviour and parental emotion regulation within a case management model. The program is highly individualized to suit each family. Parents are given their own Parent Workbook. For many parents, this becomes a personal journal of their treatment experience. The overarching aim of the PuP program is to help parents facing adversity develop positive and secure relationships with their children. Within this strength-based approach, the family environment becomes more nurturing and less conflictual.
“Too many women with problem drug and alcohol issues are having their young children taken into care and many other women won’t engage with support agencies for fear of their children being removed. The new houses will improve outcomes for these women and children; reduce deaths of mothers with problem drug use; avoid family breakdown and increase the likelihood of children being cared for by their parents.” Aberlour Chief Executive SallyAnn Kelly
What we are looking for....
We are looking to recruit a Family Support Worker (Nights) to be part of trauma responsive team delivering and implementing residential recovery support for women and their children (0-5 years) to help them reach their aspirations. If you share our vision and values and have the passion and ability to work as part of this new therapeutic team, we would love to hear from you. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here.
You will work 35 hours per week during the night as part of a two weekly residential rota. Working hours are 10pm-8am. Week 1 will consist of 3 shifts and week 2 will consist of 4 shifts.
Ideally you will have experience of direct work with mothers in recovery, enhancing their skills and capacity for them and their babies. You must also have experience of working collaboratively with other professional agencies and a working knowledge of drug/alcohol use and its effects on women and children.
Applicants should hold a relevant professional qualification at least SCQF level 7 or equivalent knowledge acquired by other means with a willingness to obtain the required qualifications for SSSC Registration.
We strongly encourage people to apply who have lived experience of alcohol or drug use, with a minimum of 2 years living in recovery, free from all drug use and problem drinking. People with lived experience will provide crucial insight into the issues being faced by women and children.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team.
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.
Our name reflects who we are – a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If you’re passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
Our vibrant and busy services in Dumfries and Galloway provides support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Recovery Worker who is motivated to work as part of a thriving and diverse team, ensuring recovery opportunities are available for individuals at any point in their recovery journey. You will strive to work collaboratively with partners and communities, ensuring that we are as accessible as possible and that the principles of a Recovery Oriented System of Care and true person centred practice are at the heart of all that we do. An SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Health care and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is essential for this post.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.
Job Description
Our Recovery Workers work with our service users to help them to determine what their goals, ambitions and passions are, working with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to get them back onto the path to recovery. This is an integral role for With You - as a frontline worker, you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities. You will manage an active caseload of service users, connecting quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity. Our Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions, and passions. You’ll work with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to guide them on their path to recovery.
The service in Dumfries and Galloway operate out of two main offices, all others locations are covered by outreach work. This is a busy established service and WithYou have held the contract here since 2011. Partnership working is essential and flexibility is required by staff to ensure clients are offered the best support available to help them in recovery.
This is a full time, permanent position with a salary of £23,821.35 per annum.
Company Benefits
Essential Skills
We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people and in different settings. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills.
To be successful in this role you will:
Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience.
You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced PVG check.
Creating an Inclusive Environment
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Housing & Neighbourhood Services Officer to join Ark on a permanent contract. The purpose of this post is to provide high quality, customer focused housing and estate management services across our neighbourhoods.
You will be responsible for delivering a range of housing and neighbourhood services including:
The Housing & Neighbourhood Services Officer reports directly to the Housing & Customer Services Manager. Download the full job description on Arks Website to view a comprehensive list of the responsibilities of the role.
If you have:
Why Ark?
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
As with all of our head office roles, we exist to support Ark’s mission. Ark is a major provider of Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions including learning disability, mental health issues, dementia and autism. As a Housing Association, we provide a range of accommodation much of which has been designed or adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
Our aim is to create the best possible customer outcomes through our highly skilled people, the provision of high-quality affordable homes and excellent care.
Please note that a Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.